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Tension Escalates as BJP Protests Himachal's Entry Tax Hike
Protesters say the levy unfairly burdens daily cross-border travel and could disrupt tourism and trade if the blockade proceeds.
- On Tuesday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced a reduction in the entry tax for small passenger vehicles from Rs 130 to Rs 100, responding to growing unrest in border areas.
- The opposition BJP, led by Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on the 14th day of the Budget Session, demanding an immediate rollback of the tax hike.
- Thakur detailed growing unrest in districts like Una, Nahan, Kangra, and Bilaspur, arguing the hike burdens the public and complicates cross-border travel with states like Punjab and Haryana.
- To further address public concern, the state government decided to issue concessional passes to individuals living within a 5-kilometre radius of toll barriers, mitigating threatened transport blockades near Punjab.
- The BJP leader acknowledged the Rs 3,920 crore financial aid from the Centre as vital support for the state's financial woes, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to Himachal's development.
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Tension Escalates as BJP Protests Himachal's Entry Tax Hike
Tension Escalates as BJP Protests Himachal's Entry Tax Hike The opposition BJP, led by Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on the 14th day of the Budget Session, demanding an immediate rollback of the recent entry tax hike. Thakur accused the state government of making impulsive decisions affecting border areas, escalating tensions between Himachal, Punjab, and Haryana.Addressing the media, …
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